Evelyn Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 From U.S. News & World Report, Washington Whispers section: One Newt--and Nation--Under God God rules! says Newt Gingrich, and he's written a new book to spell out what he means. Titled The Creator's Gifts: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness, the former House speaker's book makes the case that the Bill of Rights and Constitution came from God. What's more, he wants people to recognize that everything they hold dear comes from a higher power. "The good things of life are from God," explains Gingrich's publisher, Mark Gilroy of Integrity House. The book by the potential 2008 GOP presidential candidate is out this summer and includes an unusual insert: a guide to God in Washington buildings like the Supreme Court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lycorth Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 Big deal. So he thinks everything good came from his god? Personally, I wouldn't make a big deal out of it, but it is also a frustrating thing to consider, especially as it's people like him who continue to perpetuate the "Xian America" myth. The basic principles of America are sound, reasonable, and rather wise. If they came from any god, it'd sooner be Odin or Veles than Yahooweh or Jesus. People like Newt just can't grasp that the human mind is the author of all concepts we understand, including the basic principles of America. But he's just being a good little Xian zombie and therefore thinks there's a "Made in Heaven" sticker on anything he likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhampir Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 He's a potential GOP candidate? Hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 Well said Varokhar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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